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Hudson Boosters Football Practice Resources Hudson Boosters Football Coach Resource Guide Help kids realize a The Hudson Boosters Football program exists passion for the game and for the purpose of teaching each child the enhance knowledge/skills fundamental skills and concepts of the game in a fun environment. of football while having fun. Strong positive leadership from every coach is required at practices and games. Coaches must focus on teamwork, fair play and provide a framework for the wholesome participation at each child’s playing ability. Continue to remind players of the “3 Rules”: SHOW RESPECT, PLAY HARD & HAVE FUN! Season Coaching Goals • Offensive Positions • Position Alignment • Defensive Positions • Blocking Technique & Responsibly • Offensive Formation • Defense Gap Coverage • Defensive Formation • Heads-Up Tackling & Blocking • Core Running & Passing Plays • Catching with Hands • Defense Player Responsibilities • Proper Handoffs and Pitches 3 Coaching Keys 1) Exemplify Respect – towards players, parents, other coaches, refs, etc. 2) Engaged Teaching – come prepared and connect with kids & families 3) Focus on FUN – we want kids to have a love for the game Route Tree Go/Fly Go/Fly Corner Post Post Corner Square In/Dig Square In/Dig Square Out Square Out Comeback Curl Curl Comeback Slant Slant Flat/Speed Flat/Speed Out/Arrow Out/Arrow Quarterback Drills Coaching Points for Throwing a Football Focus on GRIP, BODY ALIGNMENT and THROWING MOTION • Hold the ball towards one end of the football • Tips of fingers on the laces, with the middle finger and thumb aligned • Shoulder facing the target (left shoulder if right handed) • Football is held comfortably chest height prior to throwing, with the non- throwing hand helping secure the ball • Front foot steps forward (left foot if right handed) and bring throwing arm back so it is parallel with the ground until it makes an “L” shape • Rotate hip towards target (right hip if right handed) and let the arm follow with the elbow ahead of the ball • Release the ball above the head and follow through with a flick of the wrist that allows the pointer finger to be the last to let go of the ball Quarterback – Center Exchange Drill Line up three players at the Center position. They should be 3-4 yards apart from each other. One Quarterback will line up 2 yards behind each Center in shotgun formation. C C C The Quarterback’s knees should be bent so that they stay low and their hands should be ready to accept the football. They need to make a “U” shape with their hands to give a target for the Center. Q Q Q Quarterback will give cadence “Ready, GO.” The center will snap the ball to the quarterback on “GO.” Centers should focus on a clean snap that is not too slow and not rushed. Center needs to aim for the Quarterback’s chest/shoulders. You will want to have all players practice snapping. Quarterback – Running Back Hand-Off Drill Practice both Sweep Right and Sweep Left. Line up three players at the Center position. They should be 3-4 yards apart from each other. Quarterback will give cadence “Read, GO.” The C C C center will snap the ball to the quarterback on “GO.” At that moment the Running Back will start their motion to the right (or left) of the Quarterback. Quarterback will pivot to the right (or left) and keep their eyes on placing the ball in the Running Back’s Q Q Q stomach. The Running Back’s inside elbow that points toward the Quarterback will be the arm that is above their chin and the other arm will be below waste level. T T T Quarterback will place the ball between the Running Back’s arms and the Running Back should NOT grab the ball during the exchange. Emphasize RB keeping the eyes forward (not looking down at the ball) when it is being handed off. Quarterback Kneeling Throw Drill Have three players take a stance with 1 knee on the ground (the same knee as their throwing arm, i.e. right handed thrower places right knee on ground). Q Q Q Each player will have a partner that is also kneeling and facing them from 5 yards away. The players will throw the ball to a each other. Players must stay tall as they throw and should not be hunched over. Emphasize proper grip, holding the ball high (over shoulder by ear), throwing Q Q Q motion, flicking the wrist and following through (throwing thumb pointing to target after release of ball). Quarterback - Running Back Pitch Drill Set up a pair of cones 5-8 yards to the side of the Center. This is the area that the Running Back should run through. At the snap of the ball the Quarterback C will pitch the ball to the Running Back when they are behind and to the side of them. The Running Back will then cut up field and through the cones. Q Quarterback should aim for the Running Back’s shoulders and the Running Back should catch the ball with their hands. You can add complexity by adding cones T and a defender. Doing so will make the Running Back decide which area to run through in order to beat the defender. Partner Lateral Relay This drill is done in pairs and can be done as part of a relay race. Each pair starts facing each other and approximately 1-2 yards apart. One player from each pair has the football. At the coach’s command, the pairs start to run downfield and lateral the ball back and forth to each other as they move downfield. Players should concentrate on making good laterals, keeping their Q Q eyes on the ball, and properly Q Q catching/receiving the lateral, all while running downfield. Quarterback X X X Scramble Drill Set up 3-4 cones 5 yards apart and 7 yards from the line of scrimmage. Have a Linebacker at each cone. The coach will tell quietly tell the defensive players which Linebacker will blitz. Three Receivers will be lined up 10 yards away from the Center and will be stationary during this drill. D D D At the snap of the ball the Quarterback will do a 3-step drop. They should either roll to the right, the left or step up in the pocket – depending on where the blitz is coming from. If they have time they can C remain stationary and throw the ball without scrambling. The Q should have a good throwing base prior to throwing to the closest receiver. Q must keep eyes downfield while scrambling. Q You can add complexity by have the blitzer start closer to the line of scrimmage. You can also have the non-blitzing Linebacker fall back into coverage. Over The Middle Drill X Set up two cones in the middle of the field that are 2 yards apart. A receiver will be lined up 10 yards away and parallel to the cones. At the snap of the ball the Quarterback will do a 3-step drop. The receiver will run at three quarters speed towards the cones. The Quarterback needs to lead the C receiver so the ball is in the air prior to the receiver getting to the cones. The ball should be caught in the 2 yard cone area in the middle of the field. You can add complexity by going at full Q speed and even having a defender blitz the Quarterback. Find the Window Drill X Set up 3 Linebackers 5 yards apart and 1 Receiver lined up to the side and 3-4 yards behind the Defense. D D At the snap of the ball the Quarterback D will do a 3-step drop. The Linebackers will take one large step at random to the right or left. The Receiver will run parallel to the line of scrimmage. C The Quarterback should look for the best throwing window and complete a throw to the Receiver. The Linebackers can move their hands but their feet should remain stationary. Q You can add complexity by having a fourth Linebacker blitz the Quarterback. X Pat ‘n Go Drill Q Two Quarterbacks will line up 10-15 yards apart facing each other with a line of receivers to their right. When the Quarterback pats/moves the ball the receiver will run a fade route. It’s important that the QB does not call As the receiver runs his fade route the QB will throw the ball to him. The exact type of throw can vary but it should be high enough that the receiver can work on running under the ball and adjusting X to it in the air. When the receiver has caught the ball Q he will hand it to the opposite QB and get in that Quarterback’s receiver line. Running Back Drills Coaching Points for Catching a Football Focus on ARM POSITION, RECEIVING HAND-OFF, HIGH & TIGHT • Prior to taking hand-off the Running Back should be in an athletic position – feet shoulder width apart, bent knees, bent slightly forward at the waist, and hands relaxed on the thighs/knees • On “GO” the Running Back will run to the right (or left) of the Quarterback • Quarterback will pivot to the right (or left) and keep their eyes on placing the ball in the Running Back’s stomach • The Running Back’s inside elbow that points toward the Quarterback will be the arm that is above their chin and the other arm will be waist level • The Quarterback will place the football between the Running Back’s arms and the Running Back should NOT grab the ball during the exchange • Running Back must always keep their eyes up and looking straight ahead • Emphasize holding the ball high and tight under one arm after the handoff Ball Security Drill Explain the 5 points of pressure: - Fingertips placed on tip of call.
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